Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Mopar Service Technician

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

The Mopar Service Technician certificate of achievement is designed to prepare students for employment at a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealership. Technical instruction includes lecture and lab experiences in a specific Mopar content which focuses on Mopar concepts such as electrical circuits, gasoline engine repair, suspension, steering, tires, alignment, brakes, transmissions, diesel engines, engine diagnostics, high voltage systems, air conditioning, heating, and work experience at a Mopar dealership. Students will be prepared for employment at a Mopar dealership as an entry-level technician, lube technician, or apprentice. Students are required to complete 12 units of AUTO-299, Work Experience - Automotive (repeatable course) as part of the certificate.

Explain the eight areas of a vehicle as determined by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Identify the minimum requirements for becoming a master Mopar technician employed at a dealership.

Use the proper tools and equipment to perform routine maintenance on a Mopar vehicle.

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

7 units
AUTO 220
Mopar Career Automotive Program Foundations
This course will introduce students to the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP). Course content will include access to Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram online training. Students will complete the first level of Mopar specific web-based training in preparation for employment at a Mopar CAP dealership. A field trip to a local Mopar dealership may be required.
*Fall Course Only
    AUTO 221
    Mopar CAP Training Phase 1
    This course will cover the basic electrical systems of Mopar vehicles, which include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Topics include electrical theory, series and parallel circuits, digital multimeters, batteries, starters, alternators, wiring diagrams, and specific Mopar electrical diagnostics. This course is meant for students in the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP). Field trip to a Mopar Dealership may be required.
    *Fall Course Only
    • Recommended Preparation: AUTO 220

    Second Semester

    11 units
    AUTO 226
    Mopar CAP Training Phase 2
    This course will cover the body and advanced electrical systems of Mopar vehicles, which include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Topics include electrical circuits, accessories, power seats, door locks, windows, sunroofs, instrument clusters, navigation, audio, lighting, and specific Mopar electrical diagnostics. This course is meant for students in the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP).
    *Spring Course Only
    • Recommended Preparation: AUTO 220
    AUTO 228
    Mopar CAP Training Phase 3
    This course will cover engine control systems of Mopar vehicles, which include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Topics include engine performance related items, emission controls, sensors, combustion, ignition systems, fuel systems, OBD, control modules, networks, and specific Mopar engine controls diagnostics. This course is meant for students in the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP).
    *Spring Course Only
    • Recommended Preparation: AUTO 220
    AUTO 299
    Work Experience - Automotive
    This work experience course of supervised employment assists students to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes, and skills in automotive maintenance, mechanical and electrical repair, diagnostic testing, vehicle fleet movability, and overall employment within the automotive industry. A student can earn 0.5 to 4 units per semester, up to a maximum of 14 units total. Additionally, students must work 54 hours to earn 1 unit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, Section 55253.
    • Prerequisite: Completion of at least 6 units of Automotive Technology courses with a minimum grade of C.

    Summer Term 1

    3 units
    AUTO 222
    Mopar Engine Repair
    This course will cover engines and maintenance on Mopar vehicles, which include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Topics include the four-stroke cycle, engine components, engine compression, engine leak-down, turbochargers, engine maintenance, filters, oils, and specific Mopar engine maintenance procedures. This course is meant for students in the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP).
    *Summer Course Only
    • Recommended Preparation: AUTO 220

    Third Semester

    10 units
    AUTO 223
    Mopar Chassis Systems
    This course will cover chassis systems and components on Mopar vehicles, which include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Topics include front suspension, rear suspension, steering system, power steering, alignment, wheels and tires, tire pressure monitoring system, frame designs, stability control, front brakes, rear brakes, power brakes, anti-lock braking system, hydraulic systems, electronic parking brakes, brake bleeding, and chassis/antilock brake computer module diagnosis specific to Mopar vehicles. This course is meant for students in the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP).
    *Fall Course Only
    • Recommended Preparation: AUTO 220
    AUTO 227
    Mopar Diesel Engines
    This course will cover diesel engine systems of Mopar vehicles, which include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Topics include mechanical diesel engine components, Cummins specific engines, Dodge designed diesel engines, diesel engine controls, diesel emissions, and specific Mopar diesel engine diagnostics. This course is meant for students in the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP).
    *Fall Course Only
    • Recommended Preparation: AUTO 220
    AUTO 299
    Work Experience - Automotive
    This work experience course of supervised employment assists students to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes, and skills in automotive maintenance, mechanical and electrical repair, diagnostic testing, vehicle fleet movability, and overall employment within the automotive industry. A student can earn 0.5 to 4 units per semester, up to a maximum of 14 units total. Additionally, students must work 54 hours to earn 1 unit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, Section 55253.
    • Prerequisite: Completion of at least 6 units of Automotive Technology courses with a minimum grade of C.

    Fourth Semester

    10 units
    AUTO 224
    Mopar Driveline Systems
    This course will cover manual transmission and driveline systems and components on Mopar vehicles, which include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Topics include manual transmissions, gears, gear ratios, clutches, driveshafts, constant velocity axles, differentials, rear axles, positive traction units, four-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and driveline computer module diagnosis specific to Mopar vehicles. This course is meant for students in the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP).
    • Recommended Preparation: AUTO 220
    AUTO 229
    Mopar Electrical Systems
    This course will cover high voltage systems and noise, vibration, an harshness conditions of Mopar vehicles, which include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Also included are air conditioning and heating systems for Mopar vehicles. Topics include high voltage safety, high voltage batteries, electric motors, inverters/converters, wiring, insulated digital multimeters, Pico scope testing, diagnosing noises and vibrations, automatic climate controls, A/C sensors, and specific Mopar diagnostics. This course is meant for students in the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP).
    • Recommended Preparation: AUTO 220
    AUTO 299
    Work Experience - Automotive
    This work experience course of supervised employment assists students to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes, and skills in automotive maintenance, mechanical and electrical repair, diagnostic testing, vehicle fleet movability, and overall employment within the automotive industry. A student can earn 0.5 to 4 units per semester, up to a maximum of 14 units total. Additionally, students must work 54 hours to earn 1 unit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, Section 55253.
    • Prerequisite: Completion of at least 6 units of Automotive Technology courses with a minimum grade of C.

    Summer Term 2

    4 units
    AUTO 225
    Mopar Automatic Transmissions
    This course will cover automatic transmission systems and components on Mopar vehicles, which include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Topics include automatic transmissions, hydraulic pressure, valve bodies, bands and clutches, torque converters, transmission electronics, and transmission computer module diagnosis specific to Mopar vehicles. This course is meant for students in the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP).
    *Summer Course Only
    • Recommended Preparation: AUTO 220